Why do we still regard St. Francis as a somewhat decorative figure after 800 years?
Reflections on St. Francis of Assisi When we moved into our semi-furnished rental last year, one of the first things I did was set a 12-inch concrete statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the front door. This statue was among the few belongings I salvaged from our previous home, which had burned down in […]
Uncommon 18th century decorative tiles found under Polish monastery in Chełm
Exciting Archaeological Discovery in Poland Archaeologists have recently found some remarkable artifacts beneath historic monasteries in Poland, offering a fascinating glimpse into life during the 18th century. This find, situated about 40 miles east of Lublin, is near the Cathedral of the Birth of the Virgin Mary in Chem. The medieval church itself was established […]
State sells off unused decorative lights in costly Cuomo project
Unused Bridge Lighting Project Auctioned Off It seems the lights have finally dimmed on this particular project. In an unusual turn of events, state power officials are selling off a vast collection of decorative bridge lights that were intended to be part of a $106 million initiative by former governor Andrew Cuomo. This project was […]